Whirlpool LE9800XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric
Model LE9800XM
and
Gas
Model LG9801XM
Solid State Mark II Series
Electronic Touch Control
‘aye Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehom~d~fwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Orvers. freezers. Relrleerator-freezer

Parts and features
POWER LAUNDRY
ON/OFF INFORMATION CENTER
SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC
ELECTRONIC
DRYNESS
-~ SENSOR
/DRYER DRUM
AND SERIAL
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide lo-
bel before using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
Wipe out the
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re-
move dust from stor-
ing or shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Complete
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip. Complete Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase bate
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
console. Service Company ana
Telephone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
Contents
PARTSANDFEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR DRYER AND
SELECTING A CYCLE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CUSTOM DRY Controls
TIMED DRY Controls
FINISH GUARD” Control
DRYING TIPS
FLUFF AIR Setting
Page Page
TUMBLE PRESS Setting 7
Drying Times 7
Mixed Loads 7
Drying Rack 8
Changing the
Drum Light 8
End-of-Cycle Signal 8
LINT SCREEN 9
LINT REMOVAL 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
2 c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly maintained.
l is installed in an area protected
from the weather.
l is properly installed and leveled in
a well ventilated room’ on a floor
that can support the weight.
l is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45-F (7.2 Cl.
l is connected to the right kind of out-
let, electric supply and grounding.’
l is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems*
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
l is not run where there may be explo-
sive fumes.
l is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions” for
complete information.

Starting your
dryer and
selecting a cycle
Before starting your dryer, be
sure laundry ISsorted and loaded
properly [see your”Dryer Guide”)
Be sure the door is tightly closed.
1
Turn
. power on Touch FABRIC-TEMP
2. Selector
Move the POWER SWITCH up.
You will have 8 seconds to touch
a FABRIC-TEMP Selector.
Within 8 seconds, touch the lower
part of a FABRIC-TEMP Selector. The
dryer will not operate if you touch the
upper half of the selector.
You may change the dryer setting
at any time during any cycle by
touching the desired selector or
selectors.
Touch a CUSTOM DRY
3. or TIMED DRY Control
IMPORTANT: If you do not touch a
CUSTOM DRY or TIMED DRY Control,
the dryer will automatically select
NORMAL DRY.
If this is not the dryness you like,
you must touch one of the other
dryness Controls. See page 6 of this
book for more details.
4
l To stop the dryer
1. Open the door, or...
2. Move POWER SWITCH to OFF
l To check the load
1. Open door.
2. The dryer will remember where it
was in the cycle if you restart the
dryer within 2 minutes. Touch
selector with the blinking light to
restart.

2. 3:
This chart suggests fabric loads and drying temperatures.
SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD FABRIC-TEMP SELECTOR
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes REG
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS -‘i&;&i; ‘.
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVY
HIGH
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRIC& ‘i S’hiis, play’
clothes, sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses
PERM’T
PRESS
MED
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends.T-shirts,slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics [polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS XNITS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) GENTLE
Gauze,lace,etc. LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS FLUFF
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras, A18
stuffed toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths ,.,,.,..,.............,..
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON
Drying these and other heat-sensitive
materials can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.